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Ada Borup West to hold parent teacher conferences this week 

After shifting around their school schedules last week, the Ada Borup West School will be holding additional Parent Teacher Conferences this week, as well as their annual book fair. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more.  The 2025 Minnesota Rifle Deer season officially kicked off this past weekend, and High School Principal Josh Carlson reminds…
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November 11, 2025 0

Polk County Commission to hold a special election next year

The Polk County Commission was recently hit with tragedy, and they are now tasked with filling a vacancy on the commission. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee tells us more about this vacancy, and how the seat will need to be filled.  Lee says the Polk County Commission will also be holding their annual budget hearing…
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November 11, 2025 0

Celebrate Veterans Day today 

Today is Veterans Day, and millions of Americans will be celebrating and saying thanks to those who have served in our military. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lyndia Blotsky, who explains why it’s important for all of us to celebrate Veterans Day today.  Blotsky encourages…
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November 11, 2025 0

How does Veterans Day differ from Memorial Day? 

Veterans Day is today, and one common error that people make is that they mistake Veterans Day for Memorial Day, and vice versa. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger explains the difference between the two holidays, and why it’s important to celebrate veterans today.  Rosenberger was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, which airs…
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November 11, 2025 0

School Matters – 11/10/2025

School Matters is a monthly program during Let’s Talk About where Beth Shermoen, Superintendent of ISD #361, joins us in the studio to talk about school events.


November 10, 2025 0

Karlstad Woman Injured In Weekend Accident

KARLSTAD, MN—A woman from Karlstad was injured in a one vehicle accident early Saturday morning  The Minnesota State Patrol says 42-year-old Sarah Clinton of Karlstad was going south on US Highway 59 just before 3am Saturday when her vehicle went off the right side of the road and hit the side of the ditch.  Clinton…
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November 10, 2025 0

Ada Borup West audit comes back clean 

The Ada Borup West School Board went over the findings of their 2025 audit at their meeting on Monday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook is happy to report that there weren’t any surprises in the audit, and that they are in healthy standing.  Cook says the district is also in a good spot…
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November 10, 2025 0

Hillsboro Man Dies In Rollover Crash

A Hillsboro man has died after a rollover accident Sunday evening in Traill County.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the accident happened just before 6:30pm Sunday.  A Chevrolet Silverado was going east on Traill County Road 13 near the 16300 block when it ran off the road and rolled over.  The driver, a 66-year-old…
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November 10, 2025 0

Deer hunting at Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges 

Minnesota’s deer gun hunting season is in  full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen talks more about the deer hunting opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt…
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November 10, 2025 0

Benedictine Living Community – Ada holding Open House on Thursday 

Benedictine Living Community – Ada, invites you to their Open House, that will be taking place on Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00. BLC-Ada Executive Director Morgan Hviding tells us more about the event.  Hviding says the event also offers a perfect opportunity for people to learn more about the care at BLC Ada ,…
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